From DNF to Dominance: How Tara Dower Fuels Thru-Hikes, FKTs, and Ultramarathons

Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message! In Episode 112 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I chat with ultrarunner and thru-hiker Tara Dower, aka Candy Mama. If you don’t already know Tara, she’s an incredible endurance athlete with multiple FKTs, podium finishes, and race wins under her belt. Most notably, she set the overall Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Appalachian Trail (AT) in September, breaking the previous record by 13 hours! She also recently secured her golden ticket to t...

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The food you put into your body has a massive impact on how you perform in your athletic training and everyday life. Sports Dietitian and distance runner Claire Shorenstein explores the connection between nutrition, performance, and health for busy, active people. Tune in for evidence-based guidance, inspiring athlete stories, and practical tips on a wide variety of nutrition topics to fuel better, crush your endurance goals, and thrive as a human being.For additional free nutrition resources plus coaching services, visit eatforendurance.com.